The ABC has been recognised for its coverage of issues in Queensland, receiving awards in 11 of 27 categories at the 2022 Clarion Awards ceremony.
Anne Connolly, Ali Russell and Stephanie Zillman from Four Corners won three categories, including the two major awards — Journalist of the Year and Investigative Journalism — for their work State Control.
The story exposed the hidden ordeal of people living under Public Trustee orders, prompting an apology from the Queensland government and two inquiries.